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3 Is The Magic Number
have a surefire way to blast the fat off your trouble zones. You know the areas I’m talking about: the hips, thighs, butt, and abs. In a nutshell, body-part targeted resistance training, which you crank out three times a week, combined with healthful eating is what will burn the fat. You may have heard that intense, mixed-interval cardio (also known as circuit training) is also good for fat burn. While circuit training is great, it doesn’t allow you to focus on specific body parts.


While giving special focus to those trouble zones, you must also increase your resting metabolism. Eating fiber-packed foods every three hours will help rev up your metabolism.


Next, you must commit three, 20-minute at-home workouts per week. So your investment is just one hour a week. It’s really that simple. The third day of strength training is critical! It will create the maximum results in your specific trouble zones. It’s going to guarantee you sculpt your belly, butt, and thighs with strategic focus. I promise it will be worth it!

Is Peanut Butter Good For You?
Q: Is natural peanut butter a good source of "healthy fat" and protein? And what are the recommended servings per day?


-Ken J.


A: Hi Ken,


Natural peanut butter is a great source of healthy fat, but take caution:


First, do not substitute peanut butter for a major source of protein, such as chicken or fish. Not only does peanut butter not contain a significant amount of protein per serving, but the protein is what is known as “incomplete” protein, meaning it lacks several important amino acids. For protein, go with animal sources or milk protein-based products that contain whey and casein. These are much better “complete” sources.


Also, a peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergens out there. While that doesn’t mean you’re going to blow up like a fish and have a major allergic reaction, it can slow fat loss. Many people find that when they cut peanuts out of their diet it makes a big difference in their rate of fat loss. However, if you are not sensitive to peanuts, then all-natural peanut butter can be a great source of healthy fat as nearly all of the fat is unsaturated.


I would recommend sticking with a single serving a day. I love blending peanut butter with a chocolate protein shake. It tastes just like a peanut butter cup – yum!


To your fat-loss success,
Joel Marion

Halibut with Herbs and Capers

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice juice
1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives
2 teaspoons drained capers, rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1-pound halibut fillet, cut into 4 portions

Preparation:
Place onion, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, olives, capers, garlic and pepper in a food processor; pulse several times to chop. Add oil and process, scraping down the sides several times, until a pesto-like paste forms. Pat halibut with the herb paste. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the halibut in the dish and spoon any extra herb mixture on top. Bake, uncovered, until the fish is opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving
Calories 199 kcal
Calories From Protein -
Calories From Carbs -
Calories From Fat -
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monosaturated Fat -
Polysaturated Fat -
Protein 24 g
Potassium 557 mg
Sodium 125 mg
Iron -
Cholesterol 36 mg
Folic Acid -
Nutritional Bonus:

Per serving
Selenium (60% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Awesome idea! Love it! I have tons of stuff! I am a saver, and I have saved stuff I have sent to others and have received and print out to share!

40 Tips for Better Life - 2009

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day… And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, “My purpose is to __________ today.”

5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.

7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
‘In five years, will this matter?’

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. REMEMBER GOD heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will… Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.

May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more,
May nothing but happiness come through your door!

Vanilla Cream

This versatile creamy topping blends the nutritional virtues of yogurt with the luxury of a little whipped cream.
Ingredients:
Vanilla Cream
1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar (optional)

Preparation:
Line a sieve or colander with cheesecloth and set over a bowl, leaving at least 1/2-inch clearance from the bottom. (Alternatively, use a coffee filter lined with filter paper.) Spoon in yogurt, cover and let drain in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Discard whey.
Whip cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, if using, and continue whipping until firm peaks form. Fold in drained yogurt.
Nutritional Information:

Per tablespoon
Calories 24 kcal
Calories From Protein -
Calories From Carbs -
Calories From Fat -
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monosaturated Fat -
Polysaturated Fat -
Protein 1 g
Potassium 37 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Iron -
Cholesterol 5 mg
Folic Acid -
Nutritional Bonus:

Per tablespoon

Crunch Your Core
An oldy but goody, this classic abdominal crunch will flatten and tone your belly. Plus, it’ll strengthen your core muscles, including your back, hips and spine. Give it a go!


Step 1: Lie on a mat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Make a fist with one hand and place it between your chin and collarbone. With your other hand, grasp your wrist. (This will prevent you from leading with your head and straining your neck.)


Step 2: Without moving your lower body, exhale and slowly curl your upper torso until your shoulder blades are off the ground.


Step 3: Hold for 1 second.


Step 4: Inhale as you slowly lower yourself to the starting position.


Step 5: Repeat three times without resting.

Help! I Exercise and I Diet, but I'm Not Losing!

Q: I weigh nearly 300 pounds, and have only lost 5 pounds in the last two months. I use my Wii Fit and exercise 4-5 times a week. I watch my portions of food, eat fresh, lean foods and I don’t drink soda or sports drinks. I have even backed off my juice drink intake. Why am I not dumping off the pounds like everybody else?


-Barbara H.


A: Hi Barbara,


It seems that you’re a little frustrated, which is understandable. Let me try to help.


First, you mention that you have cut back on juice drinking. I’m not quite too sure how much you were drinking before, but I recommend you cut it out of your diet completely. Juice drinks are loaded with calories, so don’t drink them. They’re empty, excess calories in the form of sugar.


Second, while it sounds like you are making strides with exercise, I recommend returning the Wii Fit. Simply put, Wii Fit is a poor excuse that the entertainment world has given us for an exercise replacement. It’s not nearly intense enough, and frankly, most of the activities are a joke.


To see real results from your diet and exercise program, you need to start performing an exercise that will result in substantial calories burned. Go with an interval-based routine in which you alternate periods of low intensity with periods of high intensity for about 20 minutes.


To your fat-loss success,
Joel Marion

Hey guys,
Most of ya know i'm doing the shakes for breakfast & lunch, will today I went to make my shake and put extra ice...and now its like ice cream!!! lol I'm in love....so, any shakes/smoothies or anything...you can add fruits, flavorings and ice to make it extra yummy!!

Originally Posted by 16769

Hey guys,
Most of ya know i'm doing the shakes for breakfast & lunch, will today I went to make my shake and put extra ice...and now its like ice cream!!! lol I'm in love....so, any shakes/smoothies or anything...you can add fruits, flavorings and ice to make it extra yummy!!

Great tip Debra! And that would be a low fat, low calorie ice cream! Sometimes I tell myself my yogurt is ice cream...lol